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1065.1 | opening day | WEFXEM::OSTERBERG | | Wed Mar 29 1989 16:07 | 2 |
| I beleave that the opening day is this Saturday April 1st.
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1065.2 | update | WEFXEM::OSTERBERG | | Wed Mar 29 1989 16:14 | 3 |
| an update to 1065.1 i just called the MDC in Clinton and ask and
yes infact it does open on Saturday the 1st.
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1065.3 | pollution? | CURIE::GOODENOW | | Wed Mar 29 1989 18:51 | 2 |
| Are the metal pollution warnings still in effect?
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1065.4 | resevoir update?? | EUCLID::PETERSON | Panama has no 2nd ammendment | Fri Aug 11 1989 12:29 | 9 |
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Has anyone been up to the resevoir lately? I drove
past last week, but didn't see any fish :-)
I did note pretty normal water level tho.
Thanks
CPeterson
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1065.5 | Closing Date??? | AKOV75::FREDA | I'm a THOUSANDAIRRE | Mon Oct 16 1989 13:37 | 6 |
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Any one know when the closing day is? I'd hate to be fishin'
when the MDC notifies me of this fact.
Thanks in advance
Dan
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1065.6 | Official Wachusett Note | TOLKIN::BLANGELIER | | Fri Mar 30 1990 13:29 | 18 |
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Hi,
Let's make this the Official Wachusett Laker Note. Since
this Sunday is opening day and there are alot of other die hard
Wachusett Anglers out there like me. I figured we'd get a note
going on the action at the Resie. So if you see,hear, or get one
yourself let's hear it. I read a newspaper article that the next
3 years are going to be the best for Lakers as far as size goes.
Also if ya want give some details on the gate,bait, and etc...
For those of you who have a secrect spot just tell us what ya got.
Any way good luck to all.....
Bri
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1065.7 | Live bait or Lure..? | JETSAM::GABRIEL | | Fri Mar 30 1990 16:16 | 17 |
| Hola,
I here that it will be so crowded Sunday that its not worth the trip.
If anyone has any experience on this, I would appreciate it.
I figured the hotest spots would be packed, maybe all of it.
Also,
There's an article in what I think is the Feb. issue of Outdoor Life,
on fishing for lakers in Wachusett. It does not give any locations but
is intended to describe technique. It talks about using shiners and
doing a lot of sitting and waiting.
Is this the best way? What about artificial lures?
Looks like the Bass fisherman is coming out in me. Oh well...
Thanks in advance,
Tex
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1065.8 | Here's some help | TOLKIN::BLANGELIER | | Fri Mar 30 1990 16:57 | 15 |
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Tex,
Yeah the shiners on the bottom is the way to go. There are
a few other ways. Lures:: The Castmaster or Crocadille are two good
lures. Last year I got 2 salmon on a rainbow colored Roostertail.
Also since the water is still cold use a big bobber with a shiner
down 4-6 feet if things aren't working. The way to fishem is on
the bottom..This Sunday if you go to the Resie bring your can opener
you'll need it to squeeze into to a spot.
brian
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1065.9 | Help is on The Way | ASABET::VARLEY | | Fri Mar 30 1990 18:07 | 13 |
| Sure some of the popular spots will be crowded, but remember, this
place is HUGE! If you walk in the fire trails at any gate on the rte 70
side, you should have a lot of peace and quiet (and a chance for a
MONSTER smallmouth).
I don't do the rod sitting in a forked stick routine, but if you can
stand it, I'll describe the rig to use. Run your main line through a
1/2 oz. slip sinker and then through a bead. Then tie it to a swivel.
Tie a 3' leader to the other end of the swivel, and run the loose end
through a "corkie" or little flotation device (piece of foam,
marshmallow, etc.). Tie on a hook appropriate to your bait, throw it
out and wait. Yikkk!
--The Bandit.
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1065.10 | Any Records Yet? | JETSAM::GABRIEL | | Mon Apr 02 1990 01:29 | 8 |
| Thanks for the info. I didn't get to use it yet though.
I'm just curious about what happened though.
Okay guys, What did I miss?
Any big fish stories.
Tex
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1065.11 | no fish | HYEND::WOOD | | Mon Apr 02 1990 20:48 | 11 |
| I was out there Sunday, and it was definitley crowded...We
fished for about 3 hours and didn't get a fish, didn't get
a bite, didn't see anybody get a fish and didn't see anybody
get a bite...It was my first time there, and I can't say I was
to impressed. I was surprised by how shitty the water looked
too...It looked like it was full of green slime (weeds???).
I was fishing by the railroad causeway. Does anyone have any
suggestions where to try another time ?
Marty
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1065.12 | It was crowded!! | AKOV11::SCHAVONE | Pool Players are Ball Busters | Tue Apr 03 1990 12:04 | 8 |
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I was there Sunday, as well. I didn't catch anything, but I saw a few
small landlockeds taken and returned, the only keeper I saw was a
laker. That was about 11:30.
This was my first time there also. I'll be back.
Ray
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1065.13 | Sawyers Bluff | MFGMEM::MROWKA | | Tue Apr 03 1990 12:46 | 12 |
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try Sawyers Bluff aka gate 8....you have to walk in a couple miles
and take the right trails to get there but its worth it. consult a
usgs topo map for the right trail route. I think it goes like this...
crosss first and second intersections at third intersection a 3 pronged trail
take the center leg that veers slightly off to the left and follow for 1/4
mile then look for path on left to take you 100 yards through to the
shore at Sawyers Bluff... Maybe we willl see you there Sat
Johnny Roach
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1065.14 | What about John Law? | TOMCAT::PRESTON | The cat... in the rat race of life | Tue Apr 03 1990 16:33 | 9 |
| re -.1
Is this the kind of place that will get you in trouble with the law if
you are caught there? I recall my brother telling me of a guy he knew
who got fined just for walking his dog down one of those access roads
to Wachusett.
Ed
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1065.15 | No rule breaking is best policy | MFGMEM::MROWKA | | Tue Apr 03 1990 16:56 | 20 |
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Ed
No Dogs
No booze or beer
No swimming or bathing that includes even just washing your hands
off
No wading
No boats
Have Fun Fishing and enjoynig the surroundings
johnny roach
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1065.16 | no smoking... | HYEND::WOOD | | Tue Apr 03 1990 18:23 | 3 |
| No smoking either for those of you who enjoy a ciggarette
while you fish...only in Massachusetts :-)
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1065.17 | It's Mandatory | DIVER1::MACHADO | Desperately seeking Trout | Tue Apr 03 1990 18:27 | 6 |
| Re. last two.
Don't get caught enjoying yourself in any way while fishing on MDC
property. Should you get caught smiling the fine is rather steep. 8*)
Barry
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1065.18 | How ya doing at Whachusett Ressy? | JUPITR::SZEWCZYK | | Tue Apr 03 1990 19:16 | 11 |
| Hi Folks,,,
Whats the good word out of Whacusett Reservoir? Has anyone had
luck? I go by there every morning and see a ton of people but
i haven't had time to wet a line.
Whats happening up by where the Quinapoxit river comes in?
Info,,,,,,Info,,,,,Info..............Please?
Vic
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1065.19 | Hmm... might try it with my bro. | TOMCAT::PRESTON | A cat... in the rat race of life | Tue Apr 03 1990 20:21 | 12 |
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> Have Fun Fishing and enjoying the surroundings
You mean that after all that you can fish anywhere you want in
Wachusett Res. as long as you don't break the other rules?
I take it you can't drive down those roads...
Ed
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1065.20 | Watch what gate... | TOLKIN::BLANGELIER | | Wed Apr 04 1990 12:24 | 19 |
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re:1065.19
You can't fish gates 1-3. I think there's a couple of gates on
the other side you can't fish either. As far as your car goes no
way!! Bringing your car down there is like fishing with Smelt if
you catch my drift. Gate 8 is one of the good spots but, it's hard
to get a spot there to. I have a spot i go to that's been good to
me and there "usually" is not alot of people there. I'm taking the 9th
off to get my line wet. Alot of people take the whole first week off
to fish there. If anyone is going to be down there on the 9th let me
know (on the rt70 side) and if the action is slow maybe i'll take
a skip over to see what's happining at your spot. Best time is during
the week untill the quabbin opens up then the number of people die down
a little.
Brian
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1065.21 | smelt??? | HYEND::WOOD | | Wed Apr 04 1990 13:56 | 7 |
| What's this about smelt ? A friend mentioned this to me and
I told him he was nuts...I had gone through the whole rules book they
give out when you get your license and didn't see anything about
smelt being restricted in Mass...Did they forget to put it in ?
Marty
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1065.22 | | ASABET::VARLEY | | Wed Apr 04 1990 14:20 | 3 |
| Yep! You can't use smelt in Wachusett.
--The Bandit
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1065.23 | SMELT NOT A GOOD IDEA!! | TOLKIN::BLANGELIER | | Wed Apr 04 1990 16:38 | 11 |
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RE::1065.21
Smelt can get you a huge fine. Its in the rule book somewhere
i'll look and let you know where..
p.s.
the lines are getting wet on the 9th
Bri
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1065.24 | It's in the 1989 rules! | MRBASS::BPUISHYS | Bob Puishys | Wed Apr 04 1990 18:49 | 14 |
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look under where they list the size and bag limmits. Under Smelt
there is a little 'c'. If you look under the 'c' it states
"Hook and line only. POSSESION or USE AS BAIT in inland waters other
thsn during the smelt season is PROHIBITED."
This is taken out of the 1989 laws.
Bassin Bob.
Hide the smelt bucket in the woods and set the hook about ten times
real HARD if the warden is coming.. But look out!! He will watch you
for a long time if he sees you do that! :^)
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1065.25 | He who smelt it... | TOMCAT::PRESTON | A cat... in the rat race of life | Thu Apr 05 1990 16:25 | 5 |
| Ok - the obvious question is WHY using smelt is a no-no. Is it because
smelt is a magic bait or something?
Ed
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1065.27 | | ABACUS::TOMAS | Joe | Thu Apr 05 1990 21:49 | 6 |
| While returning from PKO to MKO today, I stopped by Nimrod's in Acton. A
guy and his girlfriend stopped in to weigh a laker SHE had just caught at
Wauchusetts. 27.5" long and 6.9 lbs. She caught it using a shiner on 4#
test line.
Nice fish.
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1065.28 | yeah nice fish | TOLKIN::BLANGELIER | | Fri Apr 06 1990 16:06 | 7 |
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re:27
They didn't say which side they got it on did they rt 70 or 110.
brian
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1065.29 | 110 side | AKOV11::SCHAVONE | Pool Players are Ball Busters | Fri Apr 06 1990 20:25 | 7 |
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I was at Nimrods during lunch, the guy there said 110.
He also mentioned that every one who seems to be catching anything is
doing it on 4# test!!
Ray
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1065.30 | Another Map | AKOV11::SCHAVONE | Pool Players are Ball Busters | Tue Apr 10 1990 13:25 | 5 |
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I picked up a nice map of Wachusett at Gazo's bait and Tackle shop in
Worcester, which provides details of the gates, and depths.
If anyone wants a copy send mail.
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1065.31 | Mercury Issue | AKOV11::SCHAVONE | Pool Players are Ball Busters | Tue Apr 10 1990 16:50 | 13 |
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While I was getting a tour of Wachusett fishing spots from a friend, we
happened upon a sign regarding the issue of high mercury levels in
Wachusett.
If I remember correctly, last year they basically said, don't eat the
fish. They have continued testing, and posted the following notice;
It's ok to eat all salmonids under 24 inches, as frequently as you
wish. However, do *not* eat any salmonid over 24 inches or any Bass,
either large or smallmouth.
Ray
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1065.32 | ANY GOOD LAKERS PULLED OUT YET | TOLKIN::BLANGELIER | | Tue Apr 17 1990 20:01 | 8 |
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has anyone heard of any nice lakers pulled out in the last week??
there's been a few nice bass but, i haven't heard of to many lakers
pulled out...
brian
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